What's gone right?

nydailynews.comLefty Jon Niese is one of the few things that has gone right for the Mets this year.

After last night's loss to the Flithies, another in a long line of games the Amazin's coulda/should/woulda won, I think it's safe to say that we're done for this year. While I'm more than certain this team won't quit and will make a late run, forcing us faithful to pay attention when face Philly to start a homestand on Sept. 10, I'm also certain that they'll just disappoint us again...

So that leaves us with the question of what do we have to look forward to in the future. I plan on also exploring what's gone wrong but let's look on the bright side...

- Jon Niese has proven he's a quality major league starter. In his last ten starts, he's given seven quality starts including five where he allowed one run or less. It was clear from the first start that he's not afraid to challenge right-handed batters on the inside part of the plate and unlike another starter who will remain nameless, he seems to trust his stuff and stays confident. Along with R.A. Dickey and Sir Santana, it's clear to me that the rotation is 3/5 whole.

boards.igm.comThe defense of Ike Davis at first base has never been a question.

- Ike Davis is an everyday first baseman from now on.The 23-year old (same age as Niese by the way) showed from jump that defense wasn't gonna be a problem. He clearly navigated the right field line at Citi Field like it was his backyard. The power numbers will follow next year and in the future, but I'll take .253/23 HR/82 RBI that he's projected to finish with this season. It's clear that he'll get better with time. He does have six hits in his last five games.

- Angel Pagan has finally found his stroke.He always had the talent. A Met from the beginning that was bought by the Cubs before Omar Minaya got him back in 2008. I could talk about the versatility to play all three outfield positions or the speed that has him on pace to hit 30 doubles, 10 triples and 30 stolen bases. But it's clear that the only reason this team was ever any good this year was Pagan's ability to solidify the top of the lineup despite injuries to Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Luis Castillo. Even if he missed the rest of the year, Pagan's the team MVP.